[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 20, 1994]
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    IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, IL

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                          HON. CARDISS COLLINS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 1994

  Mrs. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in tribute to 
the village of Maywood, IL as its residents celebrate Maywood's 125th 
anniversary of April 28, 1994. As the Representative of the 7th 
Congressional District which includes Maywood, IL, it is my pleasure to 
represent the residents of Maywood in the U.S. House of Representatives 
and to now honor my constituents for 125 years of outstanding 
citizenship and community service.
  Since Maywood was first formed on a low, wet prairie west of the Des 
Plains river, its citizens have worked hard to help their community 
grown and prosper. Despite periodic setbacks and times of unemployment 
and other problems, Maywood continues to be a prominent community in 
Illinois today. Maywood residents have contributed significantly to the 
United States as well through their military service in many wars and 
armed conflicts. During World War II, 89 members of the 33d Tank 
Company National Guard fought in the Philippine Islands and more than 
half lost their lives in the infamous Bataan Death March in 1942. Their 
memory is honored each year in September.
  Today, Maywood is a thriving community of 30,000 and a beacon for 
community renewal. I wish the village of eternal light 125 more years 
of success.

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